On a return flight from Africa back to Rome on November 30 2015, Pope Francis answered questions from reporters. In response to a question about fundamentalism and the recent terrorist attacks in Paris, he made some very disturbing remarks.
The following provides the transcript of one of the questions followed by his answer.
Philippine De Saint-Pierre, KTO (France): “Holiness, good afternoon, you paid homage to the platform created by the archbishop, the imam and the pastor of Bangui. Today more than ever, we know that fundamentalism threatens the entire planet. We also saw this in Paris. Before this danger, do you think that religious leaders should intervene more in the political field? (Pope Francis asks for clarification) …the religious dignitaries, bishops and imams?”
Pope Francis: “To intervene in the political field. If that means to make politics, no. Whoever is a priest, pastor, imam, rabbi, this is his vocation, but they make a live politics by preaching values. True values. And one of the greatest values is the fraternity among us. We are all children of God. We have the same father. In this sense, we have to make politics of unity, reconciliation. A word that I don’t like, but I have to use it is ‘tolerance.’ But, not only tolerance, co-existence, friendship. That’s how it is. Fundamentalism is a sickness that exists in all religions. We Catholics have some, not just some, so many, who believe they have the absolute truth and they move forward with calumnies, with defamation and they hurt (people), they hurt. And, I say this because it’s my Church, also us, all of us. It must be combatted. Religious fundamentalism isn’t religious. Why? Because God is lacking. It’s idolatrous, as money is idolatrous. Making politics in the sense of convincing these people who have this tendency is a politics that we religious leaders must make, but fundamentalism that ends up always in tragedy or in crime, in a bad thing comes about in all religions a little bit.” (Source: CNA)
In the context of being asked specifically about the imam and the recent Islamic terrorist attack in Paris, the Pope should have identified the true source of the problem, which is the Quran and the imams instructing Muslims to murder all non-Muslims or force them into submission by the sword and by beheading. Here are few verses from the Quran as examples of what he could have quoted:
Believers! Make war on the infidels who dwell around you. Let them find harshness in you. (another source: ) Ye who believe! Murder those of the disbelievers. (Quran 9:123)
O Prophet! Make war on the unbelievers and the hypocrites. Be harsh with them. Their ultimate abode is hell, a hapless journey’s end. (Quran 9:73)
Mohammed is God’s apostle. Those who follow him are ruthless to the unbelievers but merciful to one another. (Quran 48:29)
Prophet! Make war on the unbelievers and the hypocrites and deal sternly with them. Hell shall be their home, evil their fate. (Quran 66:9)
The followers of Islam are only doing what they are instructed to do, but there was no mention of any of that. Instead, he did the exact opposite, acting like there is no difference between Islam and Christianity, even claiming, “We are all children of God. We have the same father.”
Shouldn’t the leader of the Catholic Church know better than to claim we are all children of God? This statement contradicts many scriptures, including these:
“For all who are being led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God.” (Romans 8:14)
“He who believes in the Son has eternal life; but he who does not obey the Son will not see life, but the wrath of God abides on him.” (John 3:36)
“We know that we are of God, and that the whole world lies in the power of the evil one.” (1 John 5:19)
Shouldn’t the Catholic Church hold their leader accountable for stating such nonsense? Yet, I saw no mention of any concerns raised in the news reports posted on the CatholicNewsAgency.com.
Then he claimed Christians and Muslims have the same father, which is another lie. The one true God, whose name is Jehovah, the I AM, is not the same as Allah, which is a demonic spirit operating under the guise of religion while seeking world domination through brutal murder of innocent people. Anyone who would claim these two are the same does not know God.
Pope Francis stated, “In this sense, we have to make politics of unity, reconciliation.”
By saying this he compromised true faith in God by joining it together in unity with Islam. He is on a mission to unite the world together under one religion and is willing to betray God to achieve his goal. This is the role of the false prophet described in Revelation 13, who comes during the end-times. Pope Francis has been aggressively pursuing this mission since the first day he took office on March 13, 2013. See my previous post, Pope Francis Taking Unprecedented Actions to Unite World Religions.
According to him, it is not enough to tolerate Islam. He says, “But, not only tolerance, co-existence, friendship.” So instead of standing up to expose it for what it is, a spirit from hell, he wants us to become friends with it. According to the Bible, anyone who seeks friendship with the world is an enemy of God.
You adulteresses, do you not know that friendship with the world is hostility toward God? Therefore, whoever wishes to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God. (James 4:4)
After letting Islam off the hook for the Paris attacks and calling on Christians to join in unity with Islam, he then turns the attack on fundamentalism calling it “a sickness that exists in all religions.” Amazingly, he makes no mention of Islamic fundamentalism, even though the Paris attacks and every other terrorist attack have all come from Islamic fundamentalists while no attacks have come from anyone else. According to Pope Francis, the real problem are those “who believe they have the absolute truth”. Here he specifically called out Catholic fundamentalists.
So Islam gets a free pass while those who believe they have the absolute truth are the real problem, the real sickos. He says, “It must be combatted.”
So just like that Islam becomes our friend while anyone who believes they have the absolute truth becomes our enemy who must be combatted. Can we see where this is going? He is leading us to the persecution and widespread slaughter of Christians, which the Bible tells us is going to happen when the fifth seal is broken during the coming tribulation.
9 When the Lamb broke the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been slain because of the word of God, and because of the testimony which they had maintained;
10 and they cried out with a loud voice, saying, “ How long, O Lord, holy and true, will You refrain from judging and avenging our blood on those who dwell on the earth?”
11 And there was given to each of them a white robe; and they were told that they should rest for a little while longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brethren who were to be killed even as they had been, would be completed also. (Revelation 6:9-11)
Jesus said it this way, “Then they will deliver you to tribulation, and will kill you, and you will be hated by all nations because of My name.” (Matthew 24:9)
We are witnessing the spirit of antichrist rising to greater power each day. As this spirit unites the world under the formation of one religion, Islam will be joined together with a watered down version of something that once resembled Christianity, but without any life or power of God in it. Pope Francis is now leading this crusade with comments just like the ones quoted above.
This new religion is just one crisis away from being officially birthed. When that happens, the one whom the Bible calls the false prophet will become the head of it. He will eventually make everyone on earth worship the first beast and will even perform great signs, such as making fire come down out of heaven to deceive people into believing God is with him. (Revelation 13:12-14)
We are now moving rapidly towards the fulfillment of these ancient prophecies. Pope Francis appears to be either the forerunner to the false prophet or perhaps he is the man. Either way, he is a very dangerous wolf in sheep’s clothing. He claims to represent Christ, but he speaks by the spirit of antichrist. He has two horns like a lamb, but he speaks like a dragon (Revelation 13:11).
The scheme of the evil one is for the false prophet to lead multitudes to their eternal destruction, but we still have time to snatch some from his grasp by exposing his lies, praying, and warning people not to follow him.
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Pope is just a man.
He can not hear from God or he would not have people bowing to him, we should only bow to Jesus!!!
He insults my Lord and Master.
Tom is not mocking. He is stating a difference of opinion. How do you know he hasn’t prayed?
Pope Francis is not a false prophet, this seems so obvious to me. Moreover, do you know who the Antichrist truly is? For sure not Obama, even if he’s taken real saddening decisions. But I’m even more sad to know that so many have identified the Antichrist in Obama, when he’s only a “puppet” of the bigger powers. So, when the real Antichrist will emerge, will you be able to really recognize it? I truly hope so!
If you want to know the truth behind the Year of Mercy proposed by Pope Francis, have a read here:
https://charliej373.wordpress.com/2015/12/09/the-extraordinary-jubileeof-mercy/
Time is short!
The Bible tells us a false prophet is coming and will do the same kinds of things Pope Francis is doing. That does not make him the false prophet identified in Revelation 13, but it does make him at least a forerunner and filled with the same spirit, which is not the spirit of Christ. It is the spirit of antichrist, the one whom the false prophet will claim to be god.
Regarding Obama, I have shared what the Lord has shown me in a vision and a dream. Since then He gave me over 100 confirmations, which I have documented. According to the Bible, I believe the antichrist is nothing more than a puppet who is used by the devil and by the financial elite to implement a global financial system requiring everyone to take his mark. The devil seeks to control and enslave the world and plans to use the antichrist and the financial elite to help him achieve his ultimate goal of ruling the world from Mount Zion (Isaiah 14).
Tom, bless your heart, it’s difficult for most Christians to believe what the Holy Spirit has shared with some of us. It’s also quite sad when people don’t take what we share to the LORD in prayer; it’s much easier to say “that’s not true”, than to consider the possibility we are speaking the truth. None of us who have been given the revelation about obama as the anti-Christ are making this up, nor do we “enjoy” the mocking/cricitising/rebuking from those who have not taken what we are strongly prompted to share. . . to the LORD in prayer. We have to share this revelation anyway, in obedience to the LORD. We have done our job in warning. It’s up to people to ask the LORD: “is this true?”
You know what’s ironic about this statement by the Pope? Pope Francis believes he has the absolute truth, and he’s defaming true believers in Jesus. He fits his own definition of a Catholic Fundamentalist.
Genuine ‘fundamentalist’ Christians are people who revere Yahweh and who give Him more than lip service. They believe in loving God and loving their neighbors, and are not prone to violence. When they get to heaven, they will praise God for all eternity because of His Love, Goodness, Mercy and Grace.
Fundamentalist Muslims are people who enjoy wreaking chaos and who would happily murder a million other human beings if they could do so. They are motivated by a desire to fulfill their lusts, both on earth and in the afterlife. When they get to paradise, they expect to spend eternity in drunken orgies (satisfying themselves, with no thought for Allah); but instead they will find themselves in eternal torment for their failure to accept the blood of Jesus as payment for their sins.
Well said!
Here is a link to info. about “Chrislam.” I’m sure that there are many more. Beware of this DECEPTION!
http://chrislam.org/chrislamology.php
It’s obvious the Pope is not born again,in an earlier statement he called Muslims brothers and sisters(during the Mecca accident) generalizing the two religions’ contrary to what JESUS said in Matthew 12:48 ‘But Jesus answered the one who was telling Him and said “w ho is my mother and who are My brothers?”
The deceptive false merging of the two religions has a name: CRISLAM.
Peggy,
What I am wondering is, what is birthed out of these two religious spirits merging, so to speak? Will it bring forth something so otherworldly, and startling that many will just be astounded and follow after it?
Will it so mesmerize and charm the people that they seek to ‘join’ it? And what will it’s mark be…like the freemasonry logo type thing, flying their symbol of belonging, like flags, while being ritualized and then ever lost? Will it be something so tempting that people will want to partake of it’s fruit? Will that literally be part of this…partaking…and could that be when the Catholic Church no longer is what it is now, but manifesting into something else, absorbing everything into itself, including Islam that it uses now? Could it be the literal unholy practice of unholy communion? Not to be mistaken with the Lord’s Supper. Wouldn’t that be something that most people would want to receive in a mass? And what if the mark comes in this way, somehow? What if at that point the RC Church is no longer, but only a shell to be used by the next priesthood?
1 Corinthians 10: 20-22
But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. 21Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord’s table, and of the table of devils. 22Do we provoke the Lord to jealousy? are we stronger than he?
Karen Sue,
You pose very good points and questions. It should cause everyone to take heed and beware of this DECEPTION. This unholy combination is formed in the name of “love and unity.” That, indeed, is deception, too.
Correction: I believe that Chrislam is a combination of Christianity and Islam.
I don’t think it’s just limited to Catholic and Islam.
Jesus said, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” John 13:34-35
We do love so we tell the truth in love, call no man father or your holiness, he is a sinner like everyone else only Jesus is without sin.
Haddasah,
I agree with you 100%.
Blessings to you.
Here’s part of Julie Whedbee’s blog/word from March 19, 2013.
BEWARE OF WOLVES IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING
“Matthew 7:15 (KJV) Beware of wolves in sheep’s clothing. There are many
powerful leaders around the world working together, and they are operating
with total deception. Their words and deeds are not based in the truth of My
Word, and so many are being led astray.. . Pay attention. Much is occurring and for the
sake of My elect and faithful, these days will be shortened, but you must focus
on Me now!”
Complete systems are crumbling as I told you they would. Pay close attention
to Israel and what is taking place there, as well as the new, powerful influence
from Rome. Remember, all is not as it seems. Do not be led astray by promises
of safety and comfort, and prosperity. Your only refuge is in Me.”
Oh James, excellent article and insight. I agree with you. that the second beast causes the world (sets the world up)to worship the first beast.
Islam is sanctified by the Vatican. Your statement is so powerful: This new religion is just one crisis away from being officially birthed.
You have written about Dagon in another article for which I added a link. I want to add another link here that supports what you have stated in an indirect way. The key phrase to the article is this:
“The religious practices involving Dagon continued to at least the second century BCE. At the time, the Israelites established a monarchy, AND PALESTINE BECAME THEIR BIGGEST ENEMY.
http://ancientart.as.ua.edu/dagon/
Do you see it? Israel is in the balance. Vatican is pro two state Israel. (Dagon) The enmity is not only with Islam, but with the Vatican, Speaking unity when seeking division. Do you see how this division also speaks of the believing church vs the apostate church? You know the old adage of follow the money, well, who benefits ultimately? It will not be Islam or Catholicism ultimately, but rather the one that seeks the throne of God.
Isaiah 14:12-15
How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!
13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:
14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.
15 Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.
Very interesting insights. Islam and the Vatican share a common enemy in Israel.
I am reviewing a video. I was looking for the Catholic-Islam link and found that in what the author says is the link to Fatima. I learned this a long time ago, and went on to the next video…
It mentioned that this Pope spoke that the fish to man is the truth of how it was/is, and undoubtedly will be. in a mag or journal called the Inquisitor. I haven’t finished reviewing this yet, but it fits in with the Dagon entity.
Some other thoughts are about the god Poseidon who was a god of the sea, god of the underworld metaphorically, and at one time was a sea horse god. From that, what also comes to mind is the link to Leviathan. By extension, in some way, that has to do with death.
People are posting things about the sea, and Death and Hades riding, things coming up from the sea and and depths. Sometimes, things manifesting could be associated with these so called myths, that I have come to believe are more than myths, things that manifest from the other side.
James . . . this pope is another that gives me the shudders . . the demonic forces in him are many. I’ll say something else here that will stretch many: I don’t think this vatican entity is fully human, just like the entity in the White House is not fully human.
I believe you, Linda. I certainly respect your discernment levels, as is evidenced both here and on your blog.
I love your boldness Linda! We need a billion more just like you!
Earlier this year there was much speculation over the 9-23-2015 date, then when that day came and went and there was no major event, day people looked at the signs as being false or misunderstood warnings, however that is the date the Bishop of Rome and the demonic entity known as Obama met. I do not want to speculate on the contents of that meeting, I do not believe that their agenda or that meeting was benign, to say the least.
Thanks James and thank the Lord! Timely, insightful material that the Lord wants us all to understand and know. He’ll be with us to the end.
Great summary of how the Pope is shaping up as the false prophet ( or forerunner). You have a talent for explaining events in the context of prophecy that makes it very understandable. Thank you, James! Also, It’s interesting to see that Catholics aren’t speaking out about him, which reminds me of the same scenario in the American churches. Sad, indeed.
Thanks!
James. So good to see the”if you want to know the LORD click here option” at the end of the article. I believe as we have received the Great commission that satan has a mission as well. Go out and deceive all nations. Hence the great deception. That’s why it must be revealed to them or devout Catholics Will not see it or understand.
That’s why Revelations 18:4 says COME OUT OF HER MY PEOPLE! it must be revealed to them by either the HOLY SPIRIT or one of us! Jer.51:45 reminds us the Popes agenda must be forced now because he knows the present powers and systems will soon fall but not just come down But come down onto One knee and confess that JESUS is GOD! I’m Spanish/Italian. Barona so of course I grew up Catholic and idolatrous. We never brought bibles to church. We never knew what the priest was saying either in the phony ceremonies on Sunday’s. That’s why we need to be born twice, so we get it right! We only hear about the pope but never the Jesuit General THE BLACK POPE! Why is that?
I know of many Catholics who are not pleased with the Pope or his statements, so don’t think that they are not paying attention. Catholics are not called to worship the pope bc of his place in the Catholic Church, just as Americans do not have to agree or like the statements of Obama bc he is president.
Very eye opening and a great read.
Great article. …love reading all….The Pope has really lost it now….He needs to pray and repent BAD… GOD Bless James
For the life of me, I don’t understand why some Bible-reading and morally upright Catholic friends remain Catholic with the pope the way he is, let alone the ungodly papal office structure plus the whole Mary and Fatima thing which is so distortioneal and unbiblical. Rock solid in many ways Deacon Keith Fournier editor of Catholic Today and formerly head of ACLJ/at CBN, is baffling to me that he stays Catholic. Drives me bonkers if I let it.
I have to agree I was raised a Catholic, and after years of tolerating what is more a business than a church and for many other reasons, I joined another, more biblical centered denomination, I have sadly watched the RC Church degrade in my lifetime beginning at least with JP II kissing the Koran and continuing with the increasing influence of the so called liberation theology, but now the current Bishop of Rome, who is at best a closet Communist and at worst an agent of the Muslim Brotherhood,.
Very Well written James.
Deception on a grand scale has only just begun on a world scale.
Very alarming how many will accept the pope’s lies and untruths.
Phil
Thanks Phil!